We are worried that "Lumene - Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 27.00$ up to 30.00$ in the United States and for 22.10CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Lumene’s Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 is a lightweight day moisturizer infused with vitamin-C-rich wild Arctic cloudberry, to brighten the skin for a radiant glow , while offering daily natural mineral sun protection against UVA/UVB rays (SPF30) thanks to innovative non-nano zinc oxide.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

anhydroxylitol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 5.2% - 6.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

titanium dioxide 0.1% - 0.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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rubus chamaemorus seed oil 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl ether 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

zinc oxide 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Ethyl oleate, Silica, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Magnesium sulfate, Rubus chamaemorus fruit juice extract, Magnesium stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Palmitic acid, Tin oxide, Sodium hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		52%	52%	52%	50%	49%	49%	48%	47%	47%	46%	45%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +13 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +13 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol anhydroxylitol +12 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract polygonum aviculare extract +18 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyloctyl salicylate +8 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: anhydroxylitol xylitylglucoside Other: niacinamide chondrus crispus extract +9 more	Common: anhydroxylitol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract galactoarabinan +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +12 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +44 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? +8 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +55 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +109 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	carica papaya fruit water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Lumene Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30

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